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Samsung Galaxy S8 may will now be reportedly launched with a new set of wireless earphones after news reports from earlier this month suggested that the company might ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack with its upcoming flagship smartphone. The new wireless in-ear headphones by Samsung are likely to be launched alongside its Galaxy S8 smartphone, which is expected to be announced in April next year.

The South Korean manufacturer is expected to launch the new wireless headphones alongside its Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone but whether they will be bundled with the phone or sold separately is not known yet, as per a report by Sammobile. Even though the new Samsung Galaxy S8 wireless earphones are expected to rival Apple’s AirPods, it remains to be seen whether they will feature Harman audio or not, as per the report. The speculation stems from Samsung’s announced acquisition of Harman. The specific details about the rumoured Samsung Galaxy S8 wireless earphones are not yet available but might show up as we approach the launch date of the smartphone.
As Samsung already has its Gear IconX wireless in-ear headphones out in the market, it will be interesting to see what additional features or designs the company plans to offer with its new Galaxy S8 earphones.
We recently reviewed the Gear IconX earphones and concluded that the wireless earphones from Samsung are well-designed and provide useful fitness-tracking features. However, they feature a weak battery life and just about acceptable audio quality that’s “not befitting of a product that costs Rs. 13,490.

Xiaomi on Friday as expected unveiled a new variant of its Mi Notebook Air laptop, with LTE Cat. 4 4G connectivity support. The Windows 10 Home-based laptops were launched in collaboration with China Mobile, and the laptops natively support the telecom operator’s networks without requiring a separate SIM card. The company has also announced that users will get free access to 4GB of 4G data every month, totalling 48GB a year. The Mi Notebook Air 4G 12.5-inch model has been priced at CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 46,500) while the 13.3-inch model has been priced at CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. 69,500).

To recall, the non-4G variants of the Mi Notebook Air were launched back in July, and featured price tags of CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 34,000) for the 12.5-inch variant, and CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 49,500) for the 13.3-inch variant. The premium can be attributed to the 4G data plan – said to be worth CNY 1,560 a year, however, some other upgrades exist on the specifications front for the 13.3-inch variant.

The 12.5-inch Mi Notebook Air 4G retains its full-HD display resolution, is powered by an Intel Core M3 processor coupled with 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM (1866MHz), and offers a 128GB SSD (SATA) that’s expandable via a second SSD slot. Other features include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v4.1, AKG dual speakers, and Dolby Digital surround sound support. It is 12.9mm thick at its thinnest, and weighs in at 1.07kg. The company is touting a battery life up to 11.5 hours. It comes with an HDMI port, two USB 3.0 ports, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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The 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air on the other hand comes with a sixth-generation Intel Core i7 (2 cores, 4 threads, max clock speed of 3.0GHz) processor, which the company says will provide a 10 percent improvement over the Core i5 processor of the non-4G variant. Other specifications remain the same as last time, including a Nvidia GeForce 940MX GPU with 1GB of GDDR5 VRAM, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB PCIe SSD.

Just like the 12.5-inch model, a second SSD slot on the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air 4G can be used for expansion. As before, the new 4G variant is touted to deliver a battery life up to 9.5 hours. Other connectivity, ports, and audio options are the same as the 12.5-inch model. It weighs 1.28kg and is 14.8mm thick.

Following its launch at IFA 2016, the Asus ZenWatch 3 has been launched in India on Friday. The smartwatch will be available exclusively via Flipkart, with pre-orders starting for two of the three models from Friday itself. Prices start from Rs. 17,599, and go up to Rs. 18,999, while a zero-cost EMI option is also being touted.

As we mentioned, the Asus ZenWatch 3 has been made available in three models in India. The WI503Q-1LDBR0015 model features a Gunmetal case and a Dark Brown Leather strap. It has been priced at Rs. 18,999, and has gone up for pre-orders. The WI503Q-2RBGE0007 model bears a Silver case and a Beige Rubber strap. It has been priced at Rs. 17,599, and is up for pre-orders. Finally, the WI503Q-1RGRY0007 model sports a Gunmetal case and a Brownish Grey Rubber strap. It has been priced at Rs. 17,599, but will only go on sale in January. The Rose Gold case colour variant has not been brought to India.

Commenting on the launch, Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager for Asus India said, “The launch of ZenWatch 3 is the perfect culmination of a successful year for Asus in India. Consumers are increasingly adopting wearables to help simplify their lives and boost productivity. The powerful ZenWatch 3 combines luxury and functionality to provide users with a device that allows them to manage their lives comfortably. We are sure that the combination of specs and design in this smartwatch will be appreciated by our users.”
The Asus ZenWatch 3 runs Android Wear, and sports a 1.39-inch Amoled display with a 400×400 pixel resolution (287ppi pixel density). It features a digital crown, a customisable button, and a button that launches the ZenFit activity tracking app. It is compatible with both Android smartphones and iPhones.
The ZenWatch 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC, coupled with 512MB of RAM. It bears 4GB of inbuilt storage, and is just 9.95mm thick. It sports a 341mAh battery that is rated to deliver up to two days of charge. The battery features support for HyperCharge, a fast charging feature that’s said to charge the battery to 60 percent in 15 minutes.

The new smartwatch from Asus comes with a few fitness features as well, with the company claiming the step counter on board is 95 percent accurate. The ZenFit activity tracking app can also track activities like push-ups, running, and sit-ups.

This week HTC Vive has slashed prices from £759 to £659 and are offering free shipping on all Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases. If you’ve been deliberating due to the cost, get right on it, as this deal is only available until Monday.

Vive are the pedigree of all virtual reality headsets, the attention to detail can be seen in the quality of their products. The headset’s stunning display, precise tracking and 110 degree field of view ensures a fantastic gaming experience. With over 600 games available, you’ll be saying goodbye to this world.

Especially with the front-facing camera which allows you to find a drink or take a seat without needing to remove the mask.

We have the best deals for Black Friday below, be sure to keep checking the page as we will be updating our deals as and when new ones come in.

Where to buy HTC Vive

You can use this locator to find retailers close to you that are selling the headset.

Vive are also offering sales and bundles on several of its games, apps, and other content via the Viveport store, be sure to check it out. One of those deals includes a $10 rebate on purchases equalling $30 or more.

Last month, Microsoft announced that the company has partnered with companies like Dell, Lenovo, Acer, Asus and HP to make affordable VR headsets that will launch alongside the Windows 10 Creators Update in Spring 2017. These VR headsets will be powered by company’s own VR platform Holographic UI that was showcased by the company at its Surface event. Now, the minimum specifications required by Windows PCs to support this VR platform have seemingly been revealed.

The latest preview build of Windows 10 comes with a “Windows Holographic First Run” application that performs a check to find out whether user’s PC is capable enough to support the VR platform, as pointed out by The Verge. As it turns out, the minimum requirements necessary to support Windows Holographic are not as demanding as one might think, at least in the preview build.

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In terms of memory, the minimum requirement to support the VR platform is 4GB of RAM. User’s Windows 10 PC is required to have a USB 3.0 port as well as a graphic card that supports DirectX 12. The CPU on the machine is further required to have 4 or more cores to support Microsoft’s VR platform.
Notably, the company says, “You’re all set. Your set up is good to play most experiences.” This effectively means that meeting these specification requirements might still not be enough to experience all VR experiences.

Even though the Windows Holographic First Run compatibility checker application is available in the latest preview builds, the full holographic shell is not yet available to run on devices like HTC’s Vive, The Verge said in its report.

The Redmond-based company is planning to hold two WinHEC events in December in order to reveal its virtual reality (VR) headset plans for Windows 10. Currently, it seems like we will have to wait till the events for the company to explain its strategy in the field going ahead.

Printing technology has considerably developed as time passes by. Whether you are a student or professional, printers are one of the essential things you need. Printers have been a great tool in printing important matters either for school, office, or your own business.

However, choosing the right printer for you can be tough. With so many options out there in the market, it is hard to select which is the best one. You can actually view the range of printers online to see what matches your preferences, but sometimes, reading about the specs is just not enough. You also have to read reviews and product comparisons to really know which one is the perfect printer.

Before you shop for a printer, you might want to take into consideration the following things:

The type of printer

One of the most significant things that you need to keep in mind prior to purchasing a printer is what type you really need. In fact, there are several types of printers available out there that fits your needs and preferences. You can consider inkjet printers for daily home and photographic use. Generally, these are great for delivering higher quality photos than laser printers.

Moreover, if you are to print large amount of documents, it is highly recommended to choose a laser printer. This type of printer is ideal for offices that demand major use. You may also opt for all-in-one printers, which has a printer, copier, and scanner. These provide you all the things you need in home or office printing. Some all-in-one printers also come with fax machines, which is a useful tool for busy small offices.

The features of the printer

Whenever you plan to buy something, especially technology stuff, it is important to know the features and specifications first. Compare and view the range of printers to identify if a specific model will work for your needs. It does not really matter what size or shape you want to purchase. Instead, you have to look for the features that will benefit you in the long run.

You need to consider the resolution of the printer you are eyeing for. This refers to the maximum number of dots per inch (dpi) that can be printed. The more dpi the printer has, the better and higher its resolution will be. More so, the connectivity feature of the printer should be checked too. These days, all printers have a USB 2.0 port. You can actually connect your printers to a computer through USB, making it easier and more convenient for everyone to produce printer copies of documents. You also have to know the print speeds of a printer. This measures the photos or pages per minute (ppm) a printer produces.

Selecting the perfect printer can be a daunting task. You really need to do your research before purchasing one. Apparently, the simple guide mentioned above will help you in choosing the ideal printer that meets all your needs and desires. You just have to determine your purpose and you will eventually decide what type of printer really works for you. This way, you will be able to get the printer that is worthy of the price, quality, and functionality.

When the engines of the aircraft are switched on it is capable of generating its own power. But when the aircraft is grounded and parked, there is a need to provide from an external source because at that time the engine is switched off. Typically a power supply of 115V to 400 Hz is needed which is called as ground power.

An airplane starting unit or the aircraft ground power unit is the equipment which allows operators to provide power in AC and or DC to the aircraft when it is on the ground. These units are utilized to help start the engine, perform its maintenance, and provide general on board power at a time when the aircraft is on the ramp or in the hangar. These ground power units are capable of operating via single phase or three phases input voltage forms a hangar or via diesel or gas. This airplane starting unit or the ground power unit is a vehicle parked on the ground. The electricity is transferred from a generator to the aircraft. Standard connectors are used for all aircraft as per the description in ISO 6858. A solid state unit is there which converts power from AC to DC. It also separates current for aircraft power requirements. These solid state units are supplied as stationary, bridge mounted or as mobile units.

The stationary or fixed power units are those which are permanently installed on the ground in the airport. These are capable of supplying 400 Hz power to the parked aircraft. There is a need to convert the mains power to 400Hz. This is done by a centralized method or at the point of use frequency converters can do the conversion. In the case of a centralized system, large amounts of power are converted in a central place and then the 400Hz power is supplied and distributed to the aircraft. In the case of the second method called as a point of use, the main power is moved close to the aircraft, and the conversion of frequency is carried out at the point of use by the use of various frequency converters. The centralized power system is good as it is cheaper. But it has several disadvantages as compared to the point of the use mode of a power supply. The major disadvantages include balancing of the system and adequate voltage drops.

In the absence of fixed ground power unit or military tank starter, the mobile power units can be helpful. The mobile power units are mounted on vehicles and they deliver power by the aid of diesel generators. Special plug-in connectors are there which can be used to connect them to the aircraft. Generally, one to four connectors can be used to supply power to the aircraft depending on the size of the aircraft. Standard IP67 connectors are used for the supply of power.

Start Pac provides an array of reliable power units for the aircraft of different sizes. At Start Pac, we do custom manufacture as per the need of the customers.

The market for handheld devices are seeing a big boom as more and more users give a thumbs up to these devices. Smartphone and tablet sales have grown exponentially, even overtaking the combined sales of laptops and desktop computers. Tablets are being preferred by people who look for a wonderful experience on a big screen.

Here are the top 5 tablets to look for under the 20k category in India.

Apple iPad Mini (with Retina Display)

Apple has made its presence felt in the tablet segment with its widely popular iPads. The Apple iPad Mini (with Retina Display) is a compact device that packs a punch. The 7.9-inch screen on the device makes it extremely portable. The superb resolution combined with a sharp screen give eye-popping visuals.

The iPad Mini is powered by a Dual Core 1.3GHz processor and has an Apple A7 chip to carry out the most difficult of jobs. The primary camera has a resolution of 5MP and there is a video calling camera in the front with a resolution of 1.2MP. A 6450mAh battery gives life to the device. Amazonindia coupons given by CashKaro.com enable you to buy the device for a discounted price with cashback as an added benefit.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A LTE

One of the best tablets to own under the 20k category, Samsung Galaxy Tab A LTE has a Quad Core 1.2GHz processor powering it along with 2GB of RAM for smooth multitasking. The screen size on the device is 8 inches which makes it fairly compact.

Running on Android v.5.0 Lollipop, the tablet has a 5MP rear camera along with a 2MP front camera. There is a 4200mAh battery that makes the device last for a moderate time on a single charge.

Samsung Galaxy Tab E

This large tablet is powered by a Quad Core 1.3GHz processor. The screen size of the device is 9.6 inches and provides better entertainment due to its larger screen. The screen resolution is 800 pixels with good visibility under sunlight.

For taking care of the multitasking needs a 1.5GB RAM is available. There is a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP secondary camera on the tablet. A 5000mAh battery powers the device which lasts for one whole day on a single charge.

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 (8-inch)

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 (8-inch) runs on Android v.5.1 Lollipop and is powered by a Quad Core 1.3GHz processor and has 1GB of RAM. The screen is 8 inches and is quite compact for a tablet. The screen resolution is 800 pixels with good visibility under sunlight.

There is only a rear camera and it has a resolution of 8MP. The 6200mAh battery gives the tablet a good backup and it lasts long. By making use of flipkart coupons you can get your hands on the tablet at a discounted price.

iBall Slide WQ149i

A Windows tablet, iBall Slide WQ149ihas a 10.1-inch screen giving it a large look and feel. An ideal tablet for casual work, the device has a Quad Core 1.83GHz processor powering it to the best of its abilities. The in-built 2GB RAM makes multitasking efficient and smooth.

There is a big battery under the hood (7800mAh) which gives good battery backup. A 5MP primary camera and 2MP secondary camera add to the functionalities of the device as well.

The television is one of the most important and popular inventions in the history of the world. It revolutionized the way entertainment can be consumed by the masses. The general public now has the ability to watch movies in the comfort of their home instead of going to the theater. TV also drastically changed the way that news could be conveyed by allowing video to be broadcast to millions of people. You will want to get yourself a very high quality TV if you plan to watch it on a daily basis. What type of TV should you buy? Here are some of the best ideas to help guide your search. 1. What will you be using your TV for?

Nowadays, people use their TVs for much more than simply watching a football game or the nightly news. There are now video game consoles which were not even thought of when TV was first invented. The newest consoles enable a TV to be connected to the Internet. Basically, people can now go online through their TV. Will you primarily be watching movies on your TV? Will you be playing video games? What about Internet browsing? There are some TVs that have a better design for some of these activities than others. You will need to read some articles online to educate yourself about which specific models are ideal for the things you plan to do with your TV. This will prevent you from wasting money on a model that is not capable of doing what you want it to do. You can pick up a Samsung smart evolution kit by going to http://www.samsungparts.com/Default.aspx.

2. Where will your TV be located?

The location where you plan to install your TV will have a lot to do with the exact model of TV that you end up buying. A larger TV will be preferable if you plan to mount it on a wall that is far away from the area where you will be sitting. However, you should get a smaller screen if you will be constantly sitting very close while you are watching TV. You should take measurements of the area to make sure the screen you buy will fit correctly.

3. Will you be moving soon?

People who live in an apartment need to seriously consider the type of TV they buy. Large TVs are very hard to move. Therefore, buy a smaller screen until you get a permanent place.

There are a lot of tablets which you can buy. Tablets are available in different screen sizes and different configurations. You will get tablets with screen size of 6-inches to 12-inches. If you want to enjoy the comfort of a laptop in a tablet, you can try 2-in-1 laptop which you can use as a laptop. There are some things which one has to keep in mind before buying the right tablet and today we are going to share these things in this post.

What are your needs?

You need to be clear why you need a tablet. If you want a tablet for your office work then you can go for Microsoft Windows surface tablet as it comes with Windows 8.1 installed on it and you can also add a keyboard to it and use it as a laptop. If you like iOS operating system and want to get the best out of your tablet then you can choose from iPad series. Tablets are also great for playing online casino games like pokies for instance in your spare time or any other fun online games that can be played by tablets.

Hardware

Hardware is one of the most important things in any electronic device. If you want to use a tablet for heavy processing, your tablet should have a powerful processor. The powerful processor will help in handling all the operations easily. Atleast 2 Ghz processor should be present on the tablet you are willing to buy and it should be supported by minimum of 2 GB RAM. This is the ideal configuration of tablet for the people who need a tablet for heavy processing.

Operating system

A few years ago there were only android and iOS based tablets. Now Windows has also entered the tablet world. You need to be clear which operating system you are looking for in your tablet. There are three operating systems which you can go for in a tablet. If you want to experience Windows on a tablet, you should buy a tablet which comes with Windows 8.1 installed on it. If you want a tablet which you can customize as per your needs, you need to buy an Android tablet.

Storage

All the tablets come with inbuilt storage. Always check storage that comes with the tablet you are going to buy. If you are going to watch a lot of movies on your tablet you need to get a tablet with good internal storage. Most of the tablets also come with external micro SD card slot. Check if the tablet you are going to buy comes with external micro SD card slot or not.

Screen

You will come across tablets with different screen size. Your tablet should atleast have 8-inch of display screen. The display should be HD display so that you can enjoy movies in HD and great quality. If you are an artist and are looking for a tablet then you need to buy a tablet with screen size of 10-inches as you need a big screen for creating new objects.

These are few things which one needs to keep in mind before buying a new tablet.